Posted
22-Sep-2022
Service line
Advisory Segment
Role type
Full-time
Areas of Interest
Data & Analytics, Environmental Consultancy
Location(s)
Radnor - Pennsylvania - United States of America

Job Summary

Responsible for producing of high quality geographic and demographic materials that would be leveraged for marketing and market analysis purposes. Works on assignments that are larger and more complex in nature, more effectively and with high quality. Demonstrates strong understanding of products being developed and shows moderate knowledge of complex methods.

This role is learning the Geographic Information Systems (GIS) fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures and assists other GIS staff within the commercial real estate industry. Learning to work with large data sets for analysis of geospatial information, with limited manager direction and review.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Produces high-quality map-based deliverables leveraging ESRI suite, with a heavy focus on paper/static maps. Uses third party, non-traditional mapping platforms (e.g. Adobe Creative Suite) to produce best-in-class aesthetic deliverables.
In addition, supports with any mapping workload overflow for the GIS team.
Obtains and maintains accurate market data (e.g., existing/proposed locations of office buildings, malls, shopping centers, retailers) and takes initiative to research new data on a consistent basis. Performs quality assurance and routine diagnostics on data and databases.
Consults with sales professionals to define project requirements, determine project scope, and align on deliverables.
Logs and prioritizes work assignments using the company's proprietary web-based map ordering and workflow management system.
Maintains map library of commonly used maps and deliverables for dedicated regions.
Responsible for keeping up-to-date with continuing internal training and educational assignments geared towards advanced GIS analysis.
Serve as the internal Single Point of Contact (SPOC) for a particular team or market, with oversight from GIS Manager.
Leverages quality assurance checklists to ensure static map project standards are adhered to.
May maintain, update, and interact with databases containing geospatial data from multiple sources for commercial real estate analysis.
May archive, catalog, and annotate datasets according to department standards to build a common library of materials for use by GIS team.
May assist the Analysts/Specialists to determine the definitions of fields for extraction and the organization and storage of input data.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

No formal supervisory responsibilities in this position.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education & Experience

Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of 1-3 years of relevant experience, or equivalent combinations of education and experience (equivalent work experience = 1 year experience for every 2 years of higher level education). Bachelor's degree in Geography or a related degree is preferred. At least 1-3 years of experience working with GIS Technology is required.
Relevant experience integrating enterprise databases with GIS technology also preferred.
For those specializing in Spatial Data, database design and management skills are preferred.

Certificates and/or Licenses

None.

Communication Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong organizational and analytical skills. Ability to provide efficient, timely, reliable and courteous service to customers. Ability to effectively present information.

Financial Knowledge

Requires knowledge of financial terms and principles. Ability to calculate intermediate figures such as percentages. Conducts basic financial analysis.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret documents. Ability to solve problems involving several options in situations. Requires basic to intermediate analytical and quantitative skills.

Other Skills/Abilities

Demonstrates the ability to take on multiple assignments, while maintaining efficiencies and quality.
Proficiency in ArcGIS Suite, word processing, spreadsheet and presentation applications required.
Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite is preferred.
Knowledge of GIS terms and definitions required.
Knowledge of CRE preferred and the ability to work with mathematical concepts and apply operations such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations is preferred.

Scope of Responsibility

Decisions made with understanding of procedures and company policies to achieve set results and deadlines. Responsible for setting own project deadlines. Errors in judgment may cause short-term impact to co-workers and supervisor.

CBRE is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

NOTE: Some, but not all, of our positions may have an additional requirement to comply with COVID-19 health and safety protocols, including COVID-19 vaccination proof and/or rigorous testing. If you have questions about the requirement(s) for this position, please inform your Recruiter.